So you’re off to Germany with a thirst so strong you plan on downing all the beer the Hofbrauhaus has under it’s roof in one night, eh? Well then, you better be prepared with the proper sayings and vocabulary to order the beer you want from your favorite Bier maiden (beer maiden) in the pub! Read more...
For language learners who come from respect-based cultures, the friendliness of the American language can be a little off putting. This is especially true for languages that have both formal and informal speech that is used based on the relationship of the speaker to the audience that he or she is addressing. Perhaps one of Read more...
Konnichiwa! Welcome to Japan! What will you see? What will you do? I’m sure there are many choices, but one thing is for sure, you will need to eat. It would be a sin to be in Japan and not eat sushi, so I know that is on your list right? Nice! I am sure Read more...
Sometimes expectations don’t always equal reality. Such was the experience I had when visiting Trinidad. In 2007 I packed my bags and headed to an island country just off the coast of Venezuela known as The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The country consists of two main islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and I was getting Read more...
When my sister was interning at a major accounting firm after college, any colleagues that entered with strong southern or Northeastern accents were actually given training in how to speak like a Midwesterner. The firm thought it sounded more professional. To many people, the Midwest is known as the “General American” accent. I am actually Read more...
“Good readers may be good writers, but good writers are always good readers!” (unknown). I recently read the above quote on a blog about literacy and, as someone who loves to read, this quote gave me pause. On the surface I agree with what is being said but then I juxtapose this quote next to Read more...
So you traveling in Italy and you need some help in the L’aeroporto (airport)? No problem. I’ve traveled to many places and I haven’t found an airport that I couldn’t navigate yet! Where are you going? Florence! Ah, bella! I love it there. Have you bought your biglietto dell’aereo (plane ticket) yet? No!? What are Read more...
I recently had a friend return to the US from a two-year teaching English commitment in South Korea. While we sat down over some ice cream on a cool, spring evening we began to talk about her experiences. It was amazing how quickly our interactions turned to food and, more specifically, Starbucks. She made the Read more...
Learning a language is tough. Even if you have great teachers and excellent curriculum it takes a good amount of sweat and tears to forge ahead. Here’s a story from my experience learning a language that will hopefully give you the encouragement you need to continue. My undergraduate program had a unique option for those Read more...
NOTE: While Live Lingua does not have any direct relationship with the founders were both affiliated with it (as a volunteer and as a trainer). They continue to maintain contact with the organization and work to assist the organization and the volunteers in any way they can. Four Peace Corps Volunteers in Zambia, working closely Read more...
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